Megan Du Plessis, BACP
Megan Du Plessis is a counsellor who aims to help people feel heard and understood.
About Megan
Megan Du Plessis is a counsellor who aims to help people feel heard and understood. She introduces herself with calm listening and simple questions to help clarify what someone needs. Her approach is person-centred and practical, and she adapts how she works to suit each individual.
Megan begins by focusing on what matters most to the person sitting with her. Early sessions concentrate on listening and making sense of the situation, then identifying manageable options.
Background and approach
She uses clear, down-to-earth language and avoids unnecessary jargon so the client can make real choices. Over time she may draw on elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, or psychodynamic ideas when these fit a person’s goals. She also uses techniques from the Gottman Method for relationship concerns and a solution-focused style for grief and practical problems.
Which tools are used is decided together with the client. Megan has five years of experience and has worked in settings that include addiction services and bereavement support. That background informs a trauma-aware approach and an emphasis on non-retraumatising ways of talking about difficult experiences.
She supports people with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and Megan works with both UK-based and international clients.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392708 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Megan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Megan names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How Megan’s approaches work online
Many people find that a person-centred approach and focused methods like cognitive behavioural therapy help them make steady changes. CBT focuses on practical steps to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which works well for anxiety, depression and sleep issues. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions towards those values, which can aid coping with life changes and stress.Megan treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. She will listen to your concerns, discuss different methods in simple terms, and agree a plan together. The aim is to find what feels most useful for your situation rather than imposing a fixed technique.
Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving practical options for different days and needs. Video lets you use visual cues and a fuller conversation; phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer no camera. Live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins, shorter sessions or people who find typing easier. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, travel or a busy family life while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Megan help with?
Megan supports people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem concerns, stress and major life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is person-centred and gentle, with an emphasis on listening first. Techniques from CBT, ACT, Gottman work and psychodynamic ideas are used when they match a person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience, including work in addiction services and bereavement support that inform a trauma-aware approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.